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Kuru, once a fatal epidemic among the Fore tribe of Papua New Guinea, declined rapidly after the community ended ritual cannibalism—the practice that unknowingly spread prions, the infectious agents behind the disease. The story of Kuru teaches two powerful lessons: the importance of scientific investigation in uncovering hidden causes of disease, and the need to approach cultural traditions with respect, understanding, and collaboration.
By combining science with sensitive community engagement, Kuru was nearly eliminated—showing how public health success is strongest when knowledge and cultural respect work together.

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